Posted in Explore and Discover on March 29, 2023 at 6:00 am
By Dana Mannino Did you know that the library has books in languages other than English? Currently, our largest non-English collection is in Spanish. We are actively building a collection in Russian and looking ahead to grow our collection in Marshallese and Arabic as well. These are the most common non-English languages spoken in the […]
Tags: adults, bilingual, books, foreign language, kids, language learning, multilingual, parents, pronunciator, reading, Spanish, world languages
Posted in News on March 21, 2023 at 6:00 am
We’ve got programs with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) in April, and most don’t require registration. Explore the wonders of flight, optical illusions, electrical circuits, robots, and more. Create a Koinobori Carp Windsock, a Peeps diorama, and a video game. We have LEGO fun, storytimes, a family book discussion progr […]
Tags: books, crafts, early learning, Families, kids, LEGO, parents, programs, science, Spanish, STEAM, STEM, stories, story time, technology, Teen Leadership Council, teens, tweens
Posted in News on January 18, 2023 at 6:00 am
The shortest month of the year is packed with interesting and engaging programs for all ages, adults, and businesses—including online author talks. SCLD Online Authors Series Register for these programs on our Upcoming Speakers web page. Back in a Spell: Author Talk with Lana HarperRegistration is required.ONLINEThursday, Feb 9, 4pm Tastes Like W […]
Tags: art show, author talks, bird count, crochet, events, genealogy, maker hours, Medicare, memory cafe, open hours, programs, SCORE Business, Spanish, tax aide, trivia
Posted in News on October 20, 2022 at 4:00 am
You can celebrate the season of competitive soccer with a reading challenge that includes books from or about the 32 countries competing in the 2022 World Cup and by coming to a viewing party. Teens are invited to drop by Spokane Valley Library to check out how they can make a difference in the community […]
Tags: early learning, food, kids, leadership council, parents, reading, Spanish, STEM, teens, tweens, viewing party, World Cup
Posted in News on September 21, 2022 at 6:00 am
This fall you can explore creative arts and leisure activities at the library, including blacksmithing, lace tatting, cyanotypes, and photography. October brings you some wonderful author talks—including Spokane Is Reading author Kate Lebo—and information sessions about dyslexia and caring for loved ones who are experiencing memory loss. Shred […]
Tags: adults, author talks, community, crafts, financial literacy, memory loss, parents, retirement, Spanish
Posted in News on September 15, 2022 at 7:00 am
Para niños y sus familias / For Kids & Families Ciencias para niños: Electricidad / Science in Spanish: Electricity Explora la electricidad como un científico, ¡Un científico que habla español! Los niños aprenderán sobre electricidad y ampliarán su vocabulario en español practicando términos científicos. Este programa es presentado […]
Tags: adults, businesses, ciencias, community, events, food, kids, parents, piñata, science, small business, Spanish, teens
Posted in News on February 15, 2022 at 6:00 am
If your elementary-age student could use some homework help, drop in on our new Study Buddy program on Wednesday afternoons. Parents can learn healthy eating and active living skills, plus get great new recipes, in the EFNEP program. And families can have some fun decorating their masterpiece cake in this month’s Nailed It! competition. If […]
Tags: adults, books, early learning, food, kids, nutrition, parents, reading, Spanish, Spanish programs, STEM, storytime, storytimes, study buddy, teens, tweens
Posted in Explore and Discover on January 5, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Sheri Boggs From mild curiosity to intensive study, research can come from a variety of impulses. Our Digital Library offers a suite of online resources from Gale that are exceptional for learning more about whatever interests you, including personal, academic, and professional topics. Gale General OneFile This online resource has a database con […]
Tags: academic, adults, digital library, digital resources, education, Gale, knowledge, Portuguese, research, Spanish, teachers, teens
Posted in News on September 14, 2021 at 6:00 am
Science experiments and storytimes are a great way to discover new things and great stories all month long. National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15. We’re having a Spanish-language celebration at Spokane Valley Library with music, food, activities for los niños, as well as a tour of the library and our expanded […]
Tags: escape room, Families, fiesta, kids, LEGO, mystery, online, parents, programs, reading, science, Spanish, spooky, STEM, stories, storytime, teens, Tim Burton, trivia, tweens
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on April 29, 2020 at 6:00 am
By Dana Mannino Use of language learning apps is on the rise! Who would have guessed that being stuck at home would make so many people want to learn a new language? As a bilingual librarian, I am delighted. This means that many more people will be interested in celebrating this week’s library holiday, Día […]
Tags: adults, audiobooks, books, foreign language, hoopla, kids, language, language learning, overdrive, picturebooks, pronunciator, reading, Spanish, teens, tweens, world languages